Leil Selichot 1399 / סליחות 5159

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5159 occurred on .

Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 1396 21 Elul 5156
Leil Selichot 1397 23 Elul 5157
Leil Selichot 1398 25 Elul 5158
Leil Selichot 1399 21 Elul 5159
Leil Selichot 1400 21 Elul 5160
Leil Selichot 1401 25 Elul 5161
Leil Selichot 1402 20 Elul 5162
Leil Selichot 1403 21 Elul 5163

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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